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DA54 SFN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,789 mi
Last recorded133,789 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 SFN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 133,789 miles

underside corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 130,178 miles

underside corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 127,686 miles

underside corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 127,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,113 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 115,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 109,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 104,330 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 104,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,675 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,722 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,615 miles

both front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Dec 2013 83,980 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 79,279 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in windscreen not in swept area

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,160 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,375 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,830 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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DA54 SFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA54 SFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA54 SFN registered?

DA54 SFN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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